Debbink Family Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Debbink Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin. In tax year 2025 it gave $470,500 in 24 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $210,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$470,500
- Number of grants24
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$210,000
- Assets$5.8 million
- New grantees29%
Giving in 2025 was up from $335,000 the year before.
29% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $249,500 | 23 | $5.5 million |
| 2024 | $335,000 | 26 | $5.8 million |
| 2025 | $470,500 | 24 | $5.8 million |
How to apply
Debbink Family Foundation Inc says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Debbink Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Wisconsin.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | 22 | $466,500 |
| Florida | 2 | $4,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| YMCA at Pabst Farms | Annual Fund Drive | $210,000 |
| Oconomowoc Historical Society | Annual Fund Drive | $55,000 |
| Wisconsin VFW Foundation Inc | Capital Fund Drive | $50,000 |
| Fisher House of WI | Annual Fund Drive Madison House | $20,000 |
| American Heart Association | Annual Fund Drive | $15,000 |
| Fort Atkinson Community Foundation | Capital Fund Drive | $15,000 |
| Lutheran Homes of Oconomowoc | Annual Fund Drive | $13,000 |
| Oconomowoc Scholarship Fund | Annual Fund Drive | $12,000 |
| Oconomowoc Area Food Pantry | Annual Fund Drive | $10,500 |
| Lake Area Free Clinic | Annual Fund Drive | $10,000 |
| The Womens Center | Annual Fund Drive | $10,000 |
| Angels Grace Hospice | Annual Fund Drive | $5,000 |
| Oconomowoc Area Senior Center | Annual Fund Drive | $5,000 |
| Froedtert Hospital Foundation | Annual Fund Drive | $5,000 |
| Community Theater of Ocon | Annual Fund Drive | $5,000 |
| Zachariahs Acres | Annual Fund Drive | $5,000 |
| Discovery World | Annual Fund Drive | $5,000 |
| MakeAWish WI | Annual Fund Drive | $5,000 |
| West Bend Historic Theater | Annual Fund Drive | $5,000 |
| Boy Scouts of America | Annual Fund Drive and Capital Fund Drive | $2,500 |
| ArtStart | Annual Fund Drive | $2,500 |
| Blue Gavel Scholarship Fund | Annual Fund Drive | $2,000 |
| Community Foundation of Collier Cty | Annual Fund Drive | $2,000 |
| Jefferson County Humane | Annual Fund Drive | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Dirk J Debbink
- Teresa L Debbink
- Joan C Debbink
Questions people ask
Does Debbink Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Debbink Family Foundation Inc give?
$470,500 in tax year 2025, across 24 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Debbink Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Dirk J Debbink (Secretary Treasurer), Teresa L Debbink (President) and Joan C Debbink (Vice President).
What does Debbink Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly veterans, arts and culture and health.